Titus; a comrade of the cross,
Florence Morse Kingsley
Hardcover
(David C. Cook Pub. Co, March 15, 1913)
A surprisingly obscure Lamplighter novel, Titus: Comrade of the Cross is one of the richest, deepest, and most moving stories I've ever experienced. You'll follow Titus, a teenager with a zealous heart and an accute burden for his younger crippled brother. Become absorbed in his struggles as he joins a large band of passionate rebels led by Barabbus, who is out to bring the Roman empire down. This gripping narrative climaxes in an unbelievable scene at the foot of the cross. Watch the life and death of Jesus unfold through lost, needy eyes and be prepared to be blown away by the most emotional, poignant ending I've yet to read. It's a finish you won't see coming, and it's more than worth wading through the often heavy chapters. If you've read this novel I'd love to hear your reaction to it. If you haven't traveled through this masterpiece by Ms. Kingsley, I'd encourage you to consider it. It is particularly special to time the read so that you're finishing the final chapter around Resurrection Sunday, as this books sheds light on a beautiful angle of Jesus' sacrifice for us. ( Amazon customer)